Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Chicago, IL
Hello! I take a whole-person approach to counseling because I believe your mental, emotional, and physical well-being are all connected. At the heart of my work are empathy, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard. I aim to create a space where you feel truly heard, supported, and safe to explore whatever you're going through—past or present. I specialize in working with kids and teens. I’m passionate about supporting overall wellness through a holistic approach that includes nutrition, healthy habits, and family dynamics. I often bring in elements of parenting support to help nurture every part of life.
Hello! I take a whole-person approach to counseling because I believe your mental, emotional, and physical well-being are all connected. At the heart of my work are empathy, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard. I aim to create a space where you feel truly heard, supported, and safe to explore whatever you're going through—past or present. I specialize in working with kids and teens. I’m passionate about supporting overall wellness through a holistic approach that includes nutrition, healthy habits, and family dynamics. I often bring in elements of parenting support to help nurture every part of life.
I am delighted you found me here on Psychology Today. My ideal client comes from many different walks of life - children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My ideal client is looking for change and a therapist that is going to "shoot straight" with them and do more than just nod their head in agreement. My ideal client is looking for direction and change in their lives and wants a partner in change. I work with my ideal client on anxiety, major depression, trauma, couples counseling, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
I am delighted you found me here on Psychology Today. My ideal client comes from many different walks of life - children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My ideal client is looking for change and a therapist that is going to "shoot straight" with them and do more than just nod their head in agreement. My ideal client is looking for direction and change in their lives and wants a partner in change. I work with my ideal client on anxiety, major depression, trauma, couples counseling, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, and self esteem concerns. I work with children, teens, and adults, and have a special passion for supporting young women as they navigate the transition into adulthood and figure out what they want for their lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person, drawing from CBT, ACT, play therapy for children, and elements of art therapy to help clients feel more confident, grounded, and understood.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, and self esteem concerns. I work with children, teens, and adults, and have a special passion for supporting young women as they navigate the transition into adulthood and figure out what they want for their lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person, drawing from CBT, ACT, play therapy for children, and elements of art therapy to help clients feel more confident, grounded, and understood.
I discover objectively what is the issue, applying the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, cancer, career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationships, stress, trauma, TBI, underachievement, vocational guidance, workers compensation.
I discover objectively what is the issue, applying the best treatment for abuse, aging, alcohol/substance use, anger, anxiety, attention deficit, autism spectrum disorders, bereavement, cancer, career consultation, coping, criminal charges, custody, delinquency, dementia, depression, divorce, DUI, dyslexia, hyperactivity, hypnosis, individualized education plans, insomnia, job loss, learning disability, lower productivity, neuropsychological exams, panic attacks, parenting, personal injury, personality tests, post automobile accident, relationships, stress, trauma, TBI, underachievement, vocational guidance, workers compensation.
Often times our small wins and progress gets overshadowed by life’s stressors and chaos. In the space I provide for clients, we will always acknowledge and identify all wins and strengths in hopes to build up self-esteem, confidence, and motivation to move towards goals you may have, as well as developing a healthier thought process. If you’re looking for a space free of judgment, a space to make sense of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (all while sharing some good laughs!), I encourage you to take the first step towards investing into your mental health. It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it.
Often times our small wins and progress gets overshadowed by life’s stressors and chaos. In the space I provide for clients, we will always acknowledge and identify all wins and strengths in hopes to build up self-esteem, confidence, and motivation to move towards goals you may have, as well as developing a healthier thought process. If you’re looking for a space free of judgment, a space to make sense of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (all while sharing some good laughs!), I encourage you to take the first step towards investing into your mental health. It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it.
I am trained in the following: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), and introductory training in somatic experiencing.
I believe people have the innate capacity for self-healing. I have over twenty years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, mental health centers and private practice. I am committed to helping people on their path to healing as they navigate their unique life challenges. I strongly believe therapy is a collaborative process and I am dedicated to empowering clients foster their resilience to live more balanced lives. In addition to my practice, I engage in continuous learning and professional development to ensure that I remain current with advancements in mental health care.
I am trained in the following: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), and introductory training in somatic experiencing.
I believe people have the innate capacity for self-healing. I have over twenty years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, mental health centers and private practice. I am committed to helping people on their path to healing as they navigate their unique life challenges. I strongly believe therapy is a collaborative process and I am dedicated to empowering clients foster their resilience to live more balanced lives. In addition to my practice, I engage in continuous learning and professional development to ensure that I remain current with advancements in mental health care.
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy to help kids learn the tools to regulate their emotions, and PCIT, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, and mindfulness techniques in order to help them establish and nurture healthy relationships with themselves and others.
I help parents and kids learn to speak the same language, so that parents can respond to challenging behaviors in an effective and confident way, and kids feel safe, supported, and understood. Nobody heals or changes in a vacuum, and so I focus on building supports throughout the systems that my clients live in.
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy to help kids learn the tools to regulate their emotions, and PCIT, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, and mindfulness techniques in order to help them establish and nurture healthy relationships with themselves and others.
I help parents and kids learn to speak the same language, so that parents can respond to challenging behaviors in an effective and confident way, and kids feel safe, supported, and understood. Nobody heals or changes in a vacuum, and so I focus on building supports throughout the systems that my clients live in.
I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and attachment-based approaches.
I am a licensed social worker passionate about supporting children, parents, and young adult women as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I work with young children experiencing behavioral difficulties, separation anxiety, social skill delays, communication differences, Autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence. I also support parents in strengthening attachment, managing early childhood behaviors, and building confidence in their parenting. For young adult women, I provide guidance around anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, body image concerns, and navigating life with neurodivergence.
I have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy ( PCIT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and attachment-based approaches.
I am a licensed social worker passionate about supporting children, parents, and young adult women as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I work with young children experiencing behavioral difficulties, separation anxiety, social skill delays, communication differences, Autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence. I also support parents in strengthening attachment, managing early childhood behaviors, and building confidence in their parenting. For young adult women, I provide guidance around anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, body image concerns, and navigating life with neurodivergence.
I also specialize in parent coaching, equipping caregivers with tools to support their child's growth and strengthen the parent-child relationship.
I am a dedicated mental health clinician with experience providing therapy to children, adults, and families. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual or family unit. With adults, I provide a supportive space to address issues like anxiety, stress, transitions, and personal growth. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based modalities to help clients build resilience, increase self-awareness, and achieve their goals. I am passionate about empowering individuals and families to foster connections.
I also specialize in parent coaching, equipping caregivers with tools to support their child's growth and strengthen the parent-child relationship.
I am a dedicated mental health clinician with experience providing therapy to children, adults, and families. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual or family unit. With adults, I provide a supportive space to address issues like anxiety, stress, transitions, and personal growth. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based modalities to help clients build resilience, increase self-awareness, and achieve their goals. I am passionate about empowering individuals and families to foster connections.
I use a collaborative treatment approach and different behavioral therapies to help clients develop skills to live more effective and meaningful lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of supporting clients to reach their goals. I focus on each client and their level of need and recognize what works with one individual may not work for another. I use evidence based treatment to best support each client to help navigate their journey. I am passionate about mental health issues and strongly believe that given the right tools and resources, anyone can improve their mental health.
I use a collaborative treatment approach and different behavioral therapies to help clients develop skills to live more effective and meaningful lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of supporting clients to reach their goals. I focus on each client and their level of need and recognize what works with one individual may not work for another. I use evidence based treatment to best support each client to help navigate their journey. I am passionate about mental health issues and strongly believe that given the right tools and resources, anyone can improve their mental health.
I don't have an ideal client as I believe everyone is unique and I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are invested in changing patterns and moving into the future with a more positive outlook on themselves and how they impact others. I like to challenge and offer alternatives while also listening to what has worked and build on the positives.
I don't have an ideal client as I believe everyone is unique and I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are invested in changing patterns and moving into the future with a more positive outlook on themselves and how they impact others. I like to challenge and offer alternatives while also listening to what has worked and build on the positives.
Erin offers almost two decades of experience working with teens, college students, and young adults. Do you ever wonder how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected? This relationship often acts as the barrier, and catalyst, to bridging your currently reality with a vibrant future. Erin uses an eclectic orientation, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused therapy to help clients think differently, feel better, and make choices that align with their core values.
Erin offers almost two decades of experience working with teens, college students, and young adults. Do you ever wonder how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected? This relationship often acts as the barrier, and catalyst, to bridging your currently reality with a vibrant future. Erin uses an eclectic orientation, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused therapy to help clients think differently, feel better, and make choices that align with their core values.
Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.
Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.
As a most caring and empathetic person and therapist, I am dedicated in helping children, teens, adolescents, young adults and parents to feel better; connected to themselves and to others in a healthy way. I see parents individually. -- All therapy, is a collaborative approach; together with you, I can help you (young or parent), to feel better. When we feel really bad emotionally, depressed, anxious-- it is often parts of our self that we do not know very well. I will help to guide you to illuminate the unconscious parts of yourself and see what is there. I am here for you! The individual sessions have worked well virtually!
As a most caring and empathetic person and therapist, I am dedicated in helping children, teens, adolescents, young adults and parents to feel better; connected to themselves and to others in a healthy way. I see parents individually. -- All therapy, is a collaborative approach; together with you, I can help you (young or parent), to feel better. When we feel really bad emotionally, depressed, anxious-- it is often parts of our self that we do not know very well. I will help to guide you to illuminate the unconscious parts of yourself and see what is there. I am here for you! The individual sessions have worked well virtually!
The Ardent Counseling Center is a comprehensive psychotherapy practice providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families since 1988. We have 9 Chicagoland locations including, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Lakeview (Chicago) and 5 Iowa Locations.
The Ardent Counseling Center is a comprehensive psychotherapy practice providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families since 1988. We have 9 Chicagoland locations including, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Lakeview (Chicago) and 5 Iowa Locations.
I draw from my training in several trauma-focused frameworks, including ARC, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Keeping Radical Healing in Mind, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Traumatized Children ( PCIT-TC), and Trauma-Focused CBT.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families processing life transitions, complex trauma, ethno-racial trauma, complex bereavement, and disrupted attachment. Through these experiences, I work with clients navigating depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and emotional dysregulation. Therapy with parents and caregivers is a collaboration of cultivating developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies and practicing attunement and connection with their children. Common goals of clients in therapy are emotion regulation, identity development, self-empowerment, and relational healing.
I draw from my training in several trauma-focused frameworks, including ARC, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Keeping Radical Healing in Mind, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Traumatized Children ( PCIT-TC), and Trauma-Focused CBT.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families processing life transitions, complex trauma, ethno-racial trauma, complex bereavement, and disrupted attachment. Through these experiences, I work with clients navigating depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and emotional dysregulation. Therapy with parents and caregivers is a collaboration of cultivating developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies and practicing attunement and connection with their children. Common goals of clients in therapy are emotion regulation, identity development, self-empowerment, and relational healing.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults and families! However, I am open (and have experience) working with all ages. I work on an array of issues such as difficulties surrounding major life events, trauma, anxiety, low mood, behavior/conduct issues, low self-esteem and ADHD. My clients enter with goals to identify their feelings, what contributes to their stressors and symptoms, and find ways to cope in a healthy way. I am big on empowering and advocating for my clients for the betterment of their well-being.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults and families! However, I am open (and have experience) working with all ages. I work on an array of issues such as difficulties surrounding major life events, trauma, anxiety, low mood, behavior/conduct issues, low self-esteem and ADHD. My clients enter with goals to identify their feelings, what contributes to their stressors and symptoms, and find ways to cope in a healthy way. I am big on empowering and advocating for my clients for the betterment of their well-being.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Lakeisha Nowicki, LCPC is the ideal psychotherapist for those seeking to repair their relationships. Whether it is the relationship you have with yourself or with others, Lakeisha assists in recognizing maladaptive coping patterns while focusing on the freedom to choose better for yourself each and every day. Lakeisha’s strengths are healing through self-reflection, connectedness, laughter, and motivating others to step into their purpose.
Lakeisha Nowicki, LCPC is the ideal psychotherapist for those seeking to repair their relationships. Whether it is the relationship you have with yourself or with others, Lakeisha assists in recognizing maladaptive coping patterns while focusing on the freedom to choose better for yourself each and every day. Lakeisha’s strengths are healing through self-reflection, connectedness, laughter, and motivating others to step into their purpose.
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists
Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioral problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalizes lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.
How long does PCIT last?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.
Can PCIT be done online?
PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.
Does PCIT help parents?
In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behavior by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.